Last Updated: 30/09/2025

Welcome to the website of The Diocese of Brechin (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Diocese”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Website

  1. The information, materials and services provided on the Site are for general information purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, pastoral, or other professional advice.
  2. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Site or its content at any time, without prior notice.
  3. You agree not to use the Site in any way that:
    1. is unlawful or fraudulent
    2. infringes our rights or the rights of others
    3. causes disruption, damage or interference to the Site, servers or networks
    4. attempts to gain unauthorised access to parts of the Site or other systems

2. Intellectual Property

  1. All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, graphics, designs, audio, video and software, is owned by or licensed to the Diocese, unless otherwise stated.
  2. You may view, download and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
  3. You may not reproduce, distribute, adapt, republish, upload, post, transmit or otherwise exploit material from the Site for any public or commercial purpose without our express prior written permission.

3. External Links

  1. The Site may contain links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by us.
  2. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies or practices of these external sites.
  3. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the linked site.

4. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  1. The Site and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, whether express or implied.
  2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, accuracy, non-infringement, or completeness.
  3. We do not warrant that access to the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
  4. We will not be liable for any damages (including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  5. Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot, under applicable law, be excluded or limited.

5. Data Protection & Privacy

  1. We collect, use, store and disclose personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to such collection, use and disclosure.
  2. You agree to provide us with accurate and complete information where requested (for example, in contact forms or subscription sign-ups).
  3. We will comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and any applicable privacy laws in handling your data.

6. Donations, Gifts & Payments

  1. If the Site provides options for making donations or payments, those transactions are subject to additional terms and conditions, including payment processor terms, gift aid conditions, or charitable donation rules.
  2. You agree that all donation or payment instructions submitted via the Site are subject to verification. We may refuse or cancel any donation or payment at our discretion (for example, in cases of suspected fraud).

7. Communications & User Content

  1. If you send us communications (e.g., emails, messages via contact forms, contributions to blog / comment sections), you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, nonexclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display and incorporate your communication in any media (“User Content”).
  2. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or applicable law, and is not defamatory, offensive or abusive.
  3. We reserve the right to remove or refuse to publish User Content at our discretion, including for noncompliance with these Terms.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Scots law (or specify England & Wales, as appropriate).
  2. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland (or jurisdiction you prefer).

9. Changes to Terms

  1. We may revise these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Site.
  2. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the date of revision.
  3. By continuing to use the Site after any changes, you accept the revised Terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Diocese of Brechin
c/o Bishop’s House
5 Ballumbie View
Dundee,
DD4 0NQ

Phone: 07444 161 300
Email: office@brechin.anglican.org

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